How I feel when I jump into a Cenote

Like a Fish in Water

Every time I jump into a cenote I feel free. These mystical holes filled with water have their origin in the Yucatan Peninsula, and there are more than 5,000! Ever since the first time I visited one, about three years ago, I realized why are they so important, but also why people adore them.

I remember the time I went to Cenotes Samula and Xkeken. Both of them are cavern type cenotes and they are actually in the same place in Yucatan. I made a road trip from Cancun to Chichen Itza, and on the way, I visit them during the morning.

Cenote Samula

The feeling is almost indescribable. It is something you have to live in your own flesh. The water is very cold! But the weather is super hot all year long, so it’s actually refreshing. The scenery is imposing, even a bit frightening, but once you jump in and get relaxed in the water, the experience becomes pure joy!

Being in contact with nature always makes me happy and my energy recharges. They say that water is life, and yes, every time I swim in a cenote I feel alive.

The Yucatan Peninsula is one of our favorite destinations, and believe it or not, we’ve never done a day swimming at the cenotes!! I’m not sure how this has missed us (perhaps as we always have the kids in tow), but I am always so intrigued by the beauty of them. I agree, water just brings the feeling of life!

That happens to a lot of people Amy, sometimes you get mesmerized by the incredible beaches and all inclusive hotels and forget about discovering things from around, but hopefully you can come back and experience cenotes. I’m sure you will love them. Thanks for reading!

I cant believe there are so many cenontes! I was in Cancun recently, but was heart broken that our time in Tulum was cut short and didn’t get to experience a cenote. Your photos are beautiful, I can’t wait to experience it myself some day!

Thank you very much Susan! Indeed, you need to come to Cancun and stay at least for a week to get an overview of all the amazing things the Riviera Maya has to offer. I’ve been living here for three years and there are yet so many places I haven’t discovered. Cheers!

We went to a cenote near Chichen Itza and it was incredible! There were some shorter cliffs jutting out from the sides that people were climbing onto and jumping off of, so of course we had to join in the fun. Would love to go back someday!